About Moeller's House System of Student Governance

Moeller's six Houses are overseen by a “House Dean” who helps to establish smaller communities of students within the school. Within each House are “Mentor Groups” that consist of approximately 20 students. Each Mentor Group is staffed by a faculty/staff member, and these groups remain together throughout the students’ school years. In addition to its primary objectives to enhance pastoral care, encourage interpersonal relationships, and develop leadership skills, the House System increases school spirit. During the school year the Houses compete for the school honor of earning the "Marianist Cup" by accumulating points for attendance, service hours, fewest detentions, etc. At the end of the year the Houses compete in the Crusader Games, a spirited afternoon of activities.

Trinity Dean Dan Dever Retires! Best wishes to Trinity House Dean Dan Dever on his retirement! After leading Trinity House to winning the Marianist Cup in May, Trinity Dean Dan Dever retired from Moeller. During Dan's tenure, he initiated the Champ Cup to honor founding Trinity Dean Jim Champlin ("Champ," Moeller Class of 1972), who passed away in June 2011. Similar to the Marianist Cup, the Champ Cup awards points to Mentor Groups (MG) each quarter for a variety of House-level competitions. "Champ was instrumental in getting kids involved," Dan explained. "The Champ Cup is a constant reminder of Jim and his legacy."

To recognize Dan's leadership as Trinity House Dean for the past three years, Trinity Guidance Counselor Greg Derus initiated the Trinity House Dan Dever Excellence Award, which is "presented to a Trinity House senior who best exemplifies the energy, faith, competitive spirit, leadership, inclusivity, and passion of Dan Dever, former Moeller Trinity House Dean." The inaugural recipient of this award was Matthew Ryan Walsh '14.